Research and Development

Summer 2017 Tomato Rootstock Variety Trial for Bacterial Wilt Resistance

LEADER(S): Frank J. Louws; Jonathan Kressin; Dilip Panthee; and the Team
This report highlights the tomato rootstock variety trial conducted across NC in the summer of 2017 where a number of variables were assessed including wilt resistance, yield, and fruit size characteristics.
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Effects of In-Row Spacing on Grafted Watermelon Productivity and Fruit Quality

A presentation by Zheng Wang, PhD, University of California Cooperative Extension. January 12, 2020
Details on a 2019 trial on grafted plants and those results.
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Evaluation of Grafted ‘BHN 589’ Tomatoes within High Tunnels in West Virginia

By Lewis W. Jett, WVU Extension Horticulture Specialist
In high tunnel production systems, tomatoes are often not rotated as recommended given the strong market demand and limited space for production. Grafting can potentially improve vigor and yield of slicing tomatoes. Therefore, the use of grafted tomatoes may be a Best Management Practice for controlled environment tunnel production.
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Performance of Grafted Watermelons at a Reduced Density in Indiana

Wenjing Guan, Clinical & Engagement Assistant Professor, Purdue University
Details a 2019 grafted plant trial in Southwest Indiana.
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A Deeper Look into Grafted Watermelon Production and Management

By Josh Mays, Corporate Agronomist, TriEst Ag Group
TriEst takes a deeper dive into why they recommend grafted plants and fumigation as potential solutions to obstacles in watermelon production.
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Part II: A Deeper Look into Grafted Watermelon Production and Management

By Josh Mays, Corporate Agronomist, TriEst Ag Group
TriEst takes you through year 2 results of central NC watermelon trial and their findings. The key focus points of the trial were increasing yields and maturity window of grafted plants using chloropicrin.
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